Meaning & Definition of Index in English
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Index
/ɪndɛks/
noun
1. A numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
synonym:
- index
2. A number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts
- Can reveal relative changes as a function of time
synonym:
- index,
- index number,
- indicant,
- indicator
3. A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
synonym:
- exponent,
- power,
- index
4. An alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
synonym:
- index
5. The finger next to the thumb
synonym:
- index,
- index finger,
- forefinger
verb
1. List in an index
synonym:
- index
2. Provide with an index
- "Index the book"
synonym:
- index
3. Adjust through indexation
- "The government indexes wages and prices"
synonym:
- index
Examples of using
The application allows you to quickly calculate the ratio of body mass index - BMI.
The hand has five fingers: the thumb, the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the pinky.